The objective of the final paper is to advance a specific argument that interprets an important event or trend in world politics, either recent or historical. You will use one of the theoretical frameworks (Liberalist, marxist, realist) that we discuss in class in order to focus your analysis. A theoretical framework allows the reader to understand the way in which you have decided to approach your analysis. More details on this will be given in lecture.
The essay will be argumentative, and you should begin with a clear introduction that provides context for the essay, proposes a research question, states the thesis, and outlines the main parts of your argument.
The essay must do the following things:
Present an analytical argument that is a clear answer to the question
Provide a concise account of why you chose the case(s) to examine your topic
Use an existing theoretical approach to examine your chosen topic
Recognise the diversity of views and approaches in the literature
Offer some factually correct, compelling evidence to support your argument (quality of empirical research)
Communicate the above in a clear, structured, analytical style (good outline, transitions, and writing style).
Citations must follow APA style. Essays will be graded based on a variety of factors, including the strength of argument, depth of research, your ability to engage with theoretical frames/concepts, organization, writing style, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. The essay should be under 2000 words in length (please mark word count under your title) and refer to at least eight academic sources.
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